Douglas W. Fain, DDS, MD, FACS
Board-Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Lenexa, KS
Dr. Douglas W. Fain is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon at Johnson County Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center in Lenexa, Kansas. He has practiced oral and maxillofacial surgery in the Kansas City area since 1991 and holds both Doctor of Dental Surgery and Doctor of Medicine degrees.
Areas of Oral Surgery Expertise
Dr. Fain diagnoses and treats conditions involving the teeth, mouth, jaws, and facial structures. His areas of expertise include:
- Dental implant surgery
- Wisdom teeth removal
- Bone grafting and jawbone reconstruction
- Corrective jaw surgery and disorders of the facial skeleton
- Pathologic conditions of the jaws
- Pre-prosthetic surgery for patients with ill-fitting dentures
Patients can explore the practice’s complete range of care on the oral surgery procedures page.
Education and Surgical Training
A native of Texas, Dr. Fain graduated cum laude from the University of Texas at Austin. He then earned his dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry, now part of the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry, in Dallas.
Dr. Fain completed the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program at the UMKC School of Dentistry and Truman Medical Center, now University Health, where he earned his specialty certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed additional general surgery training through Baylor-affiliated hospitals.
Board Certification and Professional Recognition
Dr. Fain is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ABOMS) and has served on its Oral Certifying Examination Committee.
He was elected a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, earning the FACS distinction, and has served as a Kansas Councilor. He was also elected a Fellow of the American College of Dentists.
Professional Leadership
Dr. Fain has held numerous leadership positions in local, regional, and national oral surgery organizations. His professional service includes:
- Past President of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS)
- Four years of service as the AAOMS District V Trustee representing the Midwestern states
- Six years of service as the Kansas delegate to AAOMS
- Past Chair of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Political Action Committee (OMSPAC)
- District V Chair and former Board member of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation
- Past President of the Kansas City Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Past President of the Kansas Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
- Past President of the Midwestern Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Outside the Office
Dr. Fain has lived in the Kansas City area since 1981. He and his wife, Chris, have three daughters. Outside of oral surgery, he enjoys traveling with Chris, spending time with his family, and supporting the work of AAOMS and the oral and maxillofacial surgery specialty.
Looking For Exceptional Oral Surgery?
Drs. Fain or Bashoura can perform several oral surgery procedures including wisdom teeth removal, dental implant placement, and bone grafting. Contact us today!
Leadership on the AAOMS Board of Trustees
The AAOMS Board of Trustees is composed of oral and maxillofacial surgeons elected by their peers to lead the national organization. The Board includes representatives from six trustee districts and officers elected by delegates representing AAOMS state component societies.
Dr. Fain served on the AAOMS Board for eight years, including four years as District V Trustee and one year as national president. After completing his presidential term, he served as Immediate Past President during the 2017–18 term. His work with AAOMS has supported patient safety, professional education, and the continued advancement of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Service to the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation
The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation (OMSF) is a nonprofit organization that supports research and education intended to advance oral and maxillofacial surgery and improve patient care.
Dr. Fain has served as District V Chair and as a member of the OMS Foundation Board of Directors. Through this work, he has helped support research projects, education, and opportunities for young faculty members contributing to the future of the specialty.
